Although the term “AI” usually reminds us of futuristic scenarios made popular by science fiction, the use of robotic function in food service surprisingly commenced more than a hundred years ago when vending machines first appeared in 1897. We’re now starting to see a significant acceleration in food service automation like never before. New technologies are transforming the way restaurants, food processors, and...

Written by SmartSense | August 10, 2018 | Food Safety

In Part 1 and Part 2 of our mini-series on the milestones of food safety, we covered food preservation methods from antiquity through the industrial age. In Part 3, we complete the series with a survey of the top 10 Federal Laws and Regulations having the greatest impact on food production and consumption since the 20th century. These legal developments have been critical to protecting consumers, as food safety...

Written by SmartSense | August 3, 2018 | Food Safety

Setting up a successful multi-unit franchise is challenging. It requires significant investments in time, energy, and resources to realize success. Despite this challenge, there are many benefits to investing in multiple franchises. By opening multiple units under the same franchising license, managers will take on less risk and can realize profits sooner than if they were to open a single store.

Written by SmartSense | August 1, 2018 | Food Safety

In Part 1 of our mini-series on the milestones of food safety, we surveyed the history of food preservation techniques prior to the advent of the Industrial and Scientific Revolutions. In this post, Part 2 will look at five essential technical advances in food preservation discovered primarily by scientists and developed by inventors: canning, pasteurization, refrigeration, freezing, and thermometry.

Written by SmartSense | July 25, 2018 | Food Safety

If you think that maintaining a safe food environment can be challenging for restaurants, imagine how imperative it is for a hospital. Food safety in hospitals is of paramount importance, since their patient populations are at higher risk of developing a foodborne illness, especially:

Written by SmartSense | July 13, 2018 | Pharmacy Safety, Food Safety

Maintaining accuratecommercial kitchen temperature logs in a fast-paced food service environment is a constant challenge for most restaurant and retail companies. Data logs are essential to compliance and regulation management to ensure quality products are served to customers. However, keeping track of a paper-based log is undoubtedly a hassle.

Written by SmartSense | July 11, 2018 | Food Safety